Quick question

[Fiancee to be]

Hello all,
This is probably basic knowledge to almost everybody here but me. What is the defining characteristic of a catherdral setting? My gf wants a platinum solitaire cathedral setting, the diamond will be princess cut. I thought I had it figured out but when I look at other settings I thought would be cathedral they are called something else. And I would really appreciate any suggestions on where I could find really beautiful settings like the one I described. Thanks everybody.

FTB

 

[cushioncut]

I think it''s considered cathedral when the sides go up into the side of the diamond, like this. As opposed to being a fully round ring, with prongs set on top of it.

 

[reena]

the top ring (mine) is cathedral style; the bottom ring (FTLOD's ring) is not.

as cushioncut said, i would describe cathedral settings as those that have "arms" that rise up to the stone from the shank.

 

[pearcrazy]

Here''s an example of a cathedral solitaire:
http://www.dirtcheapdiamonds.com/engagement-detail.cfm?did=349400

 

[Hest88]

Here''s a more typical cathedral setting. Again note how the "arms" of the shank rise up toward the crown.